It also gets colder at higher elevations. Bring layer.! It can get warm during the day but cold at night. Winter weather and curvy mountain roads can be a dicey and dangerous combination, especially if you dont deal with icy, wet, or snow-filled streets regularly.You don’t want to have to figure it out when you need it, and some snow chains are surprisingly hard to put on than others. If it’s your first time using snow chains, practice putting them before leaving.Many back roads require high clearance, 4WD, and snow chains. If you visit in the winter, check road conditions.Winter has an average high in the mid-40s and lows in mid-20s. Summer temperatures have an average high of 77 and low of 45.Big Bear is at 7000′ altitude and has 320+ days of sunshine each year.If cars are piling up behind you, use the pullouts to let them by.Mountainous and curvy roads always take longer, and if there is snow on the ground, you’ll need even more time. Give yourself plenty of time to drive.This will add roughly 30 miles to the drive. You can avoid the mountainous roads by driving up I-15 to Victorville, then coming down CA-18.If you get carsick easily, you may want to sit in the front seat or take some Dramamine beforehand. Sunny weather at your house does not mean sunny weather in Big Bear. Check the weather before traveling into mountain regions. This is an extremely curvy and mountainous road. Tire chains must be carried in your vehicle from November 1 until April 30. From LA, the most direct route is Highway 330.During peak winter (3rd week of Dec to 3rd week of Feb) and summer (July 1 to Labor Day) seasons, make sure to book accommodations ahead of time.Fawn Park – odd and quirky spot with lots of statues, dolls, and mannequins.Stanfield Cutoff / East End of the Lake – great for sunset.Stanfield Marsh Boardwalk & Wildlife Preserve – boardwalk right above the water.Cougar Crest Trail – intermediate to advanced hike with great views.The program has ended for the season due to weather conditions. Castle Rock Trail – great for panoramic views BIG BEAR, CA/NovemBig Bear Fire Department is suspending its emergency.Alpine Pedal Path – paved path for walking and biking.Moon Ridge Road – drive up to the top for a view from above.Snow Summit Chair Lift – for views above the lake.Holcomb Valley Scenic Drive – dirt roads with a bunch of different options.Holcomb Valley Campground Area – short hikes take you to mountain pinnacles, boulders, and remains of the Gold Rush.Boulder Bay Park – great rock formations.Let us know if there are spots we need to add! Since we were only there for two days, we didn’t get a chance to check out all the photo spots on our list, but we’re also sharing our list of places we wanted to check out.
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